South Africa will be up against Australia in the 1st match of the Australia in South Africa, 3 T20I Series 2023. The match will be played at the Kingsmead, Durban, on August 30, 2023, at 9:30 PM IST.
SA vs AUS (South Africa vs Australia), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: South Africa vs Australia, 1st T20I
Date: August 30, 2023
Time: 9:30 PM IST
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
SA vs AUS (South Africa vs Australia), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 4 games, Australia have won 3 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, South Africa have won 1 games and lost 4.
Both teams last played against each other in the Super 12 - Match 13 of the ICC World Twenty20, 2021 where Kagiso Rabada scored the highest fantasy points for South Africa with 61 match fantasy points while Josh Hazlewood topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Australia with 80 match fantasy points.
SA vs AUS, Kingsmead, Durban Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Kingsmead, Durban is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 141 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Kingsmead, Durban
Temperature is expected to be around 20°C with 82% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.08 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 73% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence, picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
SA vs AUS, Head-to-Head
In the 22 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeza Hendricks | 5 | 176 | 35.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 31, 50, 12, 83 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Tim David | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 0 | 0 | 44, 5, 40, 2, 5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Matthew Wade | 5 | 80 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0, 11, 42, 19, 8 | - |
- Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top-order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Reeza Hendricks has scored 0, 31, 50, 12 and 83 runs at an average of 35.2 per match.
- Timothy Hays David
Tim David is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Tim David has scored 96 runs averaging 19.2 per match.
- Matthew Scott Wade
Matthew Wade can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a top-order batter, bats Left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Matthew Wade has scored 80 runs averaging 16 per match.
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 12, 1 | 2, 2, 2, 2, 1 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 1, 1 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 4, 2, 8, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 |
- Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa is a safe bet for your fantasy team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Adam Zampa has taken 2, 2, 2, 2 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 2, 1, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Lungisani True-man Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, Lungi Ngidi has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 3, 1, and 2 wickets in recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Lungi Ngidi played here and has taken 2, 3, 1, 1 and 3 wickets.
- Bjorn Carl Fortuin
Bjorn Fortuin is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a slow left-arm, orthodox bowler and in the last 5 matches, Bjorn Fortuin has taken 0, 1, 1, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.6.
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 3, 5, 26, 63, 25 | 0, 3, 2, 4, 0 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 13, 3, 37, 15, 6 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 5 | 75 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 13, 18, 10, 28, 6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Mitchell Ross Marsh
Mitchell Marsh can be a differential pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Mitchell Marsh has scored 3, 5, 26, 63, and 25 runs at an average of 24.4 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 3, 2, 4 and 0 wickets, averaging at 1.8 wickets per match.
- Marcus Peter Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Marcus Stoinis is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 13, 3, 37, 15 and 6 runs averaging 14.8 per match.
- Aiden Kyle Markram
Aiden Markram is an all-rounder and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, Aiden Markram has scored 13, 18, 10, 28 and 6 runs averaging 15 per match.
SA vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 12, 1 | 2, 2, 2, 2, 1 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 2, 1, 1 |
| Reeza Hendricks | 5 | 176 | 35.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 31, 50, 12, 83 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 3, 5, 26, 63, 25 | 0, 3, 2, 4, 0 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 4, 2, 8, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 |
- Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player bowls leg break googly and in the recently played 5 matches, Adam Zampa has taken 2, 2, 2, 2 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 2, 1, 2 and 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Lungisani True-man Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Lungi Ngidi is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 2, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 3, 1 and 2 wickets in recent matches. Lungi Ngidi has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 10 wickets.
- Reeza Raphael Hendricks
Reeza Hendricks is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Reeza Hendricks is a top-order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 176 runs averaging 35.2 per match.
- Mitchell Ross Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Mitchell Marsh is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 122 runs at an average of 24.4 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match.
- Bjorn Carl Fortuin
Bjorn Fortuin is a bowler and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Bjorn Fortuin is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
SA vs AUS Squad Information
Australia (AUS) Squad: Matthew Wade, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Ashton Turner, Adam Zampa, Travis Head, Matthew Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Spencer Johnson, Aaron Hardie and Nathan Ellis.
South Africa (SA) Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, Sisanda Magala, Donovan Ferreira, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Lizaad Williams, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Bjorn Fortuin, Matthew Breetzke, Gerald Coetzee, Marco Jansen, Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis.
SA vs AUS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Matthew Wade
Batters: Aiden Markram, Reeza Hendricks and Tim David
All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Bjorn Fortuin, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and Tabraiz Shamsi
Captain: Adam Zampa
Vice-Captain: Lungi Ngidi
Photo credit: Alamy
